Title: Defending Spain Advancing in Preliminary Round Competition
In a dramatic turn of events at the ongoing Basketball Euro, Greece has eliminated defending champions Spain from the competition. The game, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus, saw Greece secure a commanding lead in the first quarter, with a score of 31:20.
Spain struggled to find their footing, trailing 20:31 after the first quarter. However, the Spaniards made a valiant comeback during the game, narrowing the gap in the following quarters. The score stood at 35:51 in favour of Greece at halftime, but Spain showed resilience, taking the lead in the final quarter.
Despite their best efforts, Spain could not hold onto their lead, and Greece secured the win with a final score of 90:86. This loss means that Spain missed out on a place in the knockout round of the tournament.
Greece's victory also secured their first place in Group D. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge for Greece, contributing significantly to their win.
Meanwhile, the round of 16 in the Basketball Euro begins on Saturday in Riga, Latvia. The game between Germany and Portugal, which will be broadcast on RTL and Magentasport, is set for 2:15 PM.
Interestingly, Germany's victory over Spain in the group stage has secured them a place in the Round of 16. They qualified as group winners for the Riga tournament, having defeated Spain to top their group.
This marks a disappointing end for the Spanish team, who will now have to regroup and prepare for future competitions. The Basketball Euro continues to provide exciting matches, with each team vying for the coveted trophy.
